A dog off its leash disturbs a sea lion resting on Smaills Beach, in Dunedin, last week. PHOTO: EVGENY RODYGINA photo of a dog attacking a threatened New Zealand sea lion on a Dunedin beach has angered the Department of Conservation. Evgeny Rodygin was on Smaills Beach last week when he saw the dog approach and begin barking at a resting sea lion. People should also stay at least 10m away from sleeping sea lions and 20m away while they were awake. New Zealand Sea Lion Trust education adviser Hanna Ravn said harassment of wildlife was an illegal act, so it could be reported and prosecuted.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 20, 2020 15:32 UTC